Posts Tagged ‘Austin’
Transformation
by Christopher Allan My views in regards to the how and why my clients walk into my life seeking healing for their physical ailments have certainly changed as this calendar year comes to a closure. I must be honest. The transformation of myself, from a rather conditioned “trained by the book” therapist to one with…
Read MoreGrad Chronicles – Rhianna Sanford
by Rhianna Sanford Over the past 10 years I keep coming back to the reality that a good education is paramount in finding fulfillment and maintaining a sustainable practice. When I became a Massage Therapist I felt I had finally found something I loved doing and loved who I was doing it. Becoming a massage…
Read MoreFists down the erectors
by David Lauterstein There are a vast number of potentially effective techniques for lower back pain. In my experience, however, there are three which are most dependably useful and, if done well, have a wonderful impact. Like most effective techniques in troubled areas, if not done well, they may exacerbate the pain! Let’s practice structural…
Read MoreWithout a Clear End You Can’t Have a Clear Beginning
The Ending of the Calendar Year Is an Important Time of Transition by David Lauterstein The transition in seasons and the transition through the holidays and into the new year is a critical time. It is in many ways the most important time to end habits that no longer serve us. By letting go of…
Read MoreThe Only Mind You Can Read is Your Own!
I wake up early in the morning and one of reasons I do is I like the general calmness and silence of that time. A few years ago I started listening more deeply to the “voice” in my head. For many years before that, I felt that it was often talking too loudly and too…
Read MoreDiary of a Massage Therapist: Surviving Massage School Again (and Life)
By Jennifer (Shaw) Bonessi, LMT, cPT, RYT at Bodywork In Austin Dear Diary: I know it’s been a while since I’ve written. Life just got crazy. (Doesn’t it always?) I’ve finally completed Lauterstein-Conway’s Advanced Program while managing to keep my massage business afloat, taught regular couples massage classes in both a private and public setting,…
Read MoreMy Massage School Experience
by Nayeli Gallegos I was first introduced to TLC School through my job, but I quickly came to realize how healing the environment is and what joy it brings to everyone who steps through the doors. As soon as you arrive, whether it is for work or class, you’re presented with a break from the…
Read MoreGrad Chronicle – My Journey Through TLC
by Aaron McLeod Five years ago, I attended another massage school in Austin. I should say as background that I am visually impaired. My challenges at this school included not having computer resources, support from the school, or a tutor. All I had was a recorder and my memory. It was difficult for most of…
Read MoreThe Year after Cancer Treatment: How We Adapt Massage
By Tracy Walton My client rolled her eyes as she told me, “Now, this is hard. This is way harder than my year in cancer treatment.” She was referring to the year after cancer treatment. She was several months out. Armed with clear scans and a clean bill of health from her oncologist, she emerged…
Read MoreAnatomy Trains Comes to Austin!
Anatomy Trains is a unique map of the ‘anatomy of connection’ – whole-body fascial and myofascial linkages. The Anatomy Trains concept joins individual muscles into functional complexes within fascial planes – each with a defined anatomy and ‘meaning’ in human movement. Anatomy Trains leads to practical new holistic strategies to improve stability, coordination, and resolve…
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